This means his case will advance directly to trial stages and be taken out of the case management system — which is a three-stage process to prepare cases for trial or resolve them before trial.

Benson, of 858 Eastway Drive, was arrested in March and charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and first-degree burglary.

Assistant District Attorney Bill Griffin is prosecuting the case and David Waters represents Benson.

The court is scheduled to hear motions for this case on Sept. 8.

Co-defendants Jemel Bullock, of 422 Old Epsom Road, and Alan J. Gibson, of 1316 Lehman St., have also been charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and first-degree burglary in connection with the shooting death of Alston, 28, of 687 Adams St.